ALL POSTS TAGGED "stamford bridge" - Page 2
Chelsea
/ 614 days agoChelsea could use Fulham stadium in Stamford Bridge update
If Chelsea stadium Stamford Bridge is to undergo renovation, Fulham ground Craven Cottage could be the temporary home of the Blues. Chelsea has been looking at revamping its storied ground. However, with limitations on expansion possibilities in a tight area of London, the club would have to move away for up to four years. According […]
Chelsea
/ 633 days agoChelsea face 3 options to make their stadium best in Europe
New Chelsea owners Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali are currently dealing with a few headaches at the club, including a stadium decision. On the pitch, the typical European powerhouse is struggling significantly. Head coach Graham Potter has managed to win only 37% of games since his was appointed by the club in September. In fact, […]
Chelsea
/ 680 days agoChelsea could do a Spurs and temporarily play at Wembley
Chelsea could be set for a long stay at Wembley Stadium while Stamford Bridge goes under construction. In fact, it remains a possibility that the Blues could use Wembley as a temporary home for up to five years. Upon buying the club back in May, Todd Boehly and his partners also committed over $2 billion […]
Chelsea
/ 704 days agoChelsea hire Christopher Vivell as technical director
Chelsea have officially appointed Christopher Vivell as the team's new technical director. Former goalkeeping legend Petr Cech had previously held the position with the team for three years. However, Cech departed Chelsea over the summer after Todd Boehly became the new owner. "Chelsea are building the most exciting project in global football and I’m extremely […]
Chelsea
/ 817 days agoRevisiting Timo Werner's underwhelming spell at Chelsea
When Chelsea acquired Timo Werner in 2020, the German was one of Europe's most promising young forwards. With RB Leipzig, the German amassed an impressive tally of 78 goals in 127 matches in his four seasons. Consistent performances brought European giants to his, and the club's doorstep. Chelsea won the Timo Werner sweepstakes, shelling out […]
Chelsea
/ 843 days agoKai Havertz running out of time to prove himself at Chelsea
Kai Havertz's recent performances at Chelsea continue to look rusty. In the set of summer friendlies for the Blues, Havertz played at least 45 minutes in each game. While in the United States, this included losses to Arsenal, 4-0, and Charlotte FC on penalties. As a club, Thomas Tuchel says the side looks unprepared. This […]
Inter Milan
/ 877 days agoRomelu Lukaku homecoming provides opportunity at Inter Milan
Romelu Lukaku is returning to Inter Milan after a disappointing season at Stamford Bridge with Chelsea. During his previous two-year stint at the San Siro, Lukaku dominated the goal-scoring charts of Serie A. Consequently, he won Serie A Most Valuable Player as Inter won the Scudetto in 2020/21. Following that season, he returned to England […]
Chelsea
/ 3708 days agoHow Chelsea’s Stamford Bridge Will Expand
One of the more pressing issues facing a number of Premier League clubs, as we edge ever nearer to the end of 2014, is the prospect of either building a new stadium or expanding an existing home following years of risk free wait and see policies. We have seen the news earlier this month involving […]
Chelsea
/ 5108 days agoChelsea Face A Crucial Month
October ended with Chelsea looking imperious and pulling away from the chasing pack at the top of the Premiership. The side seemed to playing with such verve and spirit that I simply couldn't see where any worthy challenge could come from. Manchester United were struggling to hit any real form, but continued to pick up […]
General
/ 5305 days agoBallacks Pain Of Missing The World Cup
You have to feel for a player of the calibre of Michael Ballack and for fans of Germany. Things haven't always gone swimmingly for Ballack at Stamford Bridge since he joined in 2006, but there is no doubt he is Germany's most accomplished player of his generation. Be it at Munich, Leverkusen or the […]
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/ 5362 days agoThe Big Match from 1974-75 and 1980-81: Must See TV
No matter whether you're a fan of a particular Premier League club, the league itself or soccer in general, the above two videos should be required viewing so you can get a taste of how English soccer has changed as well as how the TV production of the beautiful game has changed considerably over the […]
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/ 5388 days agoChelsea Are Fast Becoming An Off Field Joke That Could Ruin England's Summer
The Marquis De Sade was never short of a quote or two, but one that currently could be applied to certain members of Chelsea's first team squad at the current time sprang to mind after today's latest off field crisis at Stamford Bridge. "Lust is to the other passions what the nervous fluid is to […]
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/ 5536 days agoAncelotti's Honesty Is So Refreshing
Well, I had to check a couple of times that I'd read the paper right on Sunday morning such was the surprise that I viewed Carlo Ancelotti's comments about Chelsea's shock defeat at the D.W Stadium. Perhaps it was the shock at playing at one of the worst named grounds in England, but either way […]
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/ 5639 days agoChelsea's Punishment Shows UEFA Is Toothless
Now I'm certainly not going to start defending Chelsea's players or the reactions of certain fans after the final whistle back on May 6th. Yes, the referee had a nightmare, yes Chelsea should have had two penalties at least and yes to some people it was easy to understand the reactions of some of the […]
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/ 5703 days agoChelsea v. Liverpool: Not Over Yet...
Torres was visibly irritated when subbed off in the 74th minute with the scoreline still two-nil. He wanted his hat trick against Blackburn, but Rafa Benitez's message was clear: save it for Chelsea. As Liverpool visit Stamford Bridge needing to score at least three goals to survive in the Champions League (0-3 would mean a […]